I lost my Copy System and awakened a Plundering System

For five agonizing minutes, Kenneth's screams echoed through the arena as the flames consumed him. The crowd watched in stunned silence, their faces pale with fear and awe.

With a wave of Draco's hand, the fire vanished, leaving only ashes where Kenneth once stood.

The arena was silent. Not a single soul dared to speak. The only sound was the faint crackle of the dissipating embers.

Kenneth reappeared outside the arena stage, his body trembling with fear. He held himself tightly until he realized he wasn't writhing in pain. Without a second thought, he picked up speed, running out of the arena.

Draco's figure reappeared in the arena. "Uh, what happened?" Draco was surprised and baffled by the crowd's silence.

"Woah, that fire dragon was cool!"

"It felt so real, even my body was shuddering!"

"Did I just sense another intent?"

"How strong is this guy, sef?"

"No wonder the top beauties chose him."

"He did help us ladies teach that guy a lesson."

"Where is he?"

"I think I saw him running out of the arena. He was scared out of his wits."

"Being burned under that flame isn't a joke. You could feel his pain from his screams."

The crowd erupted into an uproar, filling the air with noise. Draco, still confused by the sudden commotion, scratched his head.

"You did well," Rose said, pecking Draco on the cheek with a blushing face, causing the crowd to erupt once more.

"Did my goddess just kiss him?"

"My heart hurts, seeing her do that, but I'm too weak to challenge that guy."

"I don't want to be burned alive in the stomach of that dragon."

"My goddess!"

Most of the voices this time came from first-year students. Rose's popularity was strong among them, especially after the military training.

Ivy pouted in jealousy when she saw Rose blushing. She wished she could take Rose's place. Seeing this, Draco leaned toward Rose and gave her a peck on the forehead, causing another uproar from the crowd.

Blum, Ming, and Sharon frowned at this display. At first, they were irritated by what Rose did, but when they noticed the gentle gaze Draco gave her, a thought crossed their minds — "Could he be Draco?" They resolved to confront him after the competition.

Their hearts were also filled with battle intent. Even after witnessing Draco use a second intent, it didn't diminish their will to fight him. On the contrary, it only made their fighting spirit burn stronger.

"Another one again. It looks like there is hope among the contestants. Comprehending two intents... it seems a golden age is approaching," the Vice Chancellor said solemnly.

"I wonder if this is also the case for the other academies," Doctor Shaw added, his words sparking a moment of realization.

Yes, if so many students here could use intent, it was possible that the same was happening in the other academies. They couldn't afford to be proud just yet. The elders sighed in unison and returned their focus to the competition.

Draco glanced at his hand, sensing the remnants of Kenneth's wind intent. He checked the system notification and accepted the request.

Suddenly, he felt a surge of knowledge as it was absorbed into him. Every bit of knowledge Kenneth had about the wind intent became his own. Draco opened his eyes with a smile, still amazed by the capabilities of the Plundering ability.

His thoughts then wandered to his former life as Xandros. He had been called the Plunderer, and with the power he was now witnessing from the Plunderer ability, it still baffled him that he had been forced into the cycle of reincarnation.

How strong were my enemies? he wondered, his face turning solemn.

The match continued. Rose's opponent gave her a hard time, but she won without using intent. Adrianna, Sharon, and Daniel also won, qualifying for the next selection.

"Now we have our Top 13," Red announced, causing the crowd to burst into cheers. Some even shouted the participants' names, becoming instant fans, especially of Rose and Draco, who had a large following.

Another box appeared on the stand. "The rules are the same as before, but this time there are only thirteen tokens, numbered from No.0 to No.12," Red explained, making the participants' eyes light up.

"Yes, your thoughts are correct. The No.0 token is a free pass. Now, the selection continues," Red added.

The thirteen participants picked one token each in turn. Draco glanced at his token, shaking his head in shock and disbelief — he had drawn the No.9 token. This made Draco wonder if the number was a sign of luck or misfortune.

Match Sequence:

No. 1 vs. No. 12

No. 2 vs. No. 11n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

No. 3 vs. No. 10

No. 4 vs. No. 9

No. 5 vs. No. 8

No. 6 vs. No. 7

Everyone took a deep breath, wondering who their opponents would be.

"If you have the No.0 token, you can come out now," Red announced.

"I guess I'm lucky this time," Sharon chuckled, revealing her token.

"You're really lucky," Rose pouted. Sharon smiled and gave her friend a playful pat before sitting down.

"No. 1 and No. 12, you can come out," Red called.

Adrianna stepped forward. Her opponent was a burly man. They disappeared, reappearing in the designated battle area. The screen reappeared, showing the battle scene for everyone to watch.

The crowd focused on Adrianna, wondering if she could win the battle. Her pale face confused some of the spectators, but her strength was undeniable — a stark contrast to her frail appearance.

Adrianna's opponent moved first, striking at her, but she countered skillfully. She gazed at him, raising her eyebrows. She could sense the man's strength.

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Adrianna appeared to be in deep thought. If she fought with her full strength, she would have to transform into her true form, which she wanted to avoid at all costs. She didn't want to be recognized, as it could bring danger to Draco.

This time, she attacked with a punch. Her opponent responded with his own punch, stopping her advance. However, Adrianna wasn't surprised. Instead, she smiled as if her plan had succeeded.

If one looked closely, they would notice an arrow made of blood heading for her opponent's head. This was the power of her Blood Manipulation skill — the source of her confidence.

But suddenly, her opponent's body lit up with fire, instantly evaporating the blood arrow. His body seemed to become one with the flames. His appearance made the crowd erupt with excitement. They knew what class the man had — only those with a specific class could achieve this.

The Warrior Class — a Fire Warrior.

A Mage Class allows users to convert Originat into mana to unleash spells. However, mages aren't known for close combat, and those who can excel in both are extremely rare.

On the other hand, a Warrior Class converts Originat into Qi. Warriors use their bodies as weapons, engaging in close combat. But this class is rare — only one in every 100,000 awaken it. Those who do are known to become formidable figures.

Those who knew this information shook their heads, doubting if Adrianna had what it took to win this match.

"I never expected to reveal my full strength this quickly," her opponent said with a grin, gazing at Adrianna. He could sense a surging energy hidden beneath her calm exterior.